1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lotus Etna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Lotus Etna (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Prefect | Etna |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 331 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 69.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 110 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2520 mm |